Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Mentors:  Candace Lawrence, PhD (Xavier University of Louisiana); Timothy Glass, Ph.D. Part of the fellowship involved mentoring three undergraduate researchers, assisting them in designing experiments and teaching them synthetic techniques.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 9, 2023

“I think it’s because I’m a first-generation student from a low-income area,” said the master’s candidate in educational leadership at the California State University, Fullerton College of Education. “I I didn’t really have a lot of mentors growing up who were in higher ed or had any idea what research was.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 16, 2023

“My research involves making fluorescent sensors to detect changes in blood pH,” he said of his fellowship from the National Institutes of Health-Initiative for Maximizing Student Development. It can be really good for helping people who have conditions like COPD or diabetes, or certain neurological conditions,” he said.

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Timely MD

AUGUST 8, 2024

While the idea initially met plenty of resistance, we implemented the student-run kiosk after two years, and it worked like a charm. The students developed crucial communication skills and learned to juggle multiple responsibilities. Access to a mentor to help them grow and develop can be pivotal.

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Good Tutors Finder

AUGUST 21, 2024

With a tutor’s support, students are more likely to adhere to their study plan, stay on track, and avoid the pitfalls of procrastination. Ensuring Access to Necessary Resources Having the right resources at the start of the academic year is crucial. Find A Tutor Call Me Back Find A Tutor Call Me Back 3.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

In addition to the content from the subject-matter expertise and professional skills development sessions, the fellows also had access to EAB’s research library and experts, and they were paired with a partner to help develop ideas and get feedback along the way.

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Timely MD

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Encourage early intervention practices, identifying at-risk students, and supporting help-seeking behavior. Ensure access to clinical services (e.g., Implement environmental safety and means restrictions to reduce access to potentially lethal means. Peer mentoring programs are very successful in this regard.

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